Electric Car News As Ev Vehicles Get Heavier, They Re Also Getting More Dangerous, Safety Experts Say

Are heavier EVs more lethal than petrol and diesel cars?

With batteries adding additional bulk, there have been growing concerns that EVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians. A University of Leeds study has analysed UK crash data to find the answers. Read More

Electric Vehicles, “Am I too Heavy?” No, you are perfect.

Focusing too much on EV weight is a distraction from the real issues. Cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels pollute our air and water. Traditional vehicles emit tailpipe exhaust full of smog-forming ... Read More

Why does EV battery range plummet in cold weather? These tips can help.

EVs don't create much heat when they operate, which is usually a good thing — but it's a challenge when the temperature drops. Read More

Electric cars no more likely to flatten you than the noisy ones, study finds

Recent collision data points to comparable injury rates across modern vehicle types Electric cars are no more of a danger to pedestrians than conventional vehicles, according to new research.… A study ... Read More

Crash safety test results show how popular electric vehicles performed

New safety test results show how some popular electric vehicles performed in collisions and avoiding pedestrians. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently examined how seven EV's performed. Read More

Hertz's multibillion-dollar bet on EVs magnified America's pain points — and soft spots — for electric cars

Hertz purchased 100,000 Teslas in 2021 and has since course-corrected after taking half a billion dollars in write-downs and losses from its EV fleet. Read More

Power on the move: Is pilot program the future of EV charging?

Driving an electric vehicle could soon mean charging as you go. A new wireless charging pilot in France is showing how coils built into the road can transfer more than 300 kilowatts of power to moving ... Read More

The Extraordinary Rise of Electric Cars in Developing Countries

Something remarkable is unfolding in developing countries. From Nepal to Costa Rica, more people are buying electric cars than fossil-fuel vehicles, as battery prices plummet and cheap home-grown EVs ... Read More

28% Of Gas-Car Owners Would Never Buy An EV—But That's Not The Whole Story

BCG released a survey detailing the state of EV demand around the world. Just over a quarter of combustion and hybrid car owners in the U.S. say they would never buy an EV. But it's mostly old people ... Read More

ChargePoint to debut 10-minute EV charging in 2026, says CEO

EV charging is about to get a lot quicker in the U.S., according to ChargePoint's CEO and president. The EV charging network is partnering with Eaton to connect chargers to direct current grids for ... Read More